Before a structure can be demolished or removed the owner or his agent must obtain a release from all utilities having service connections at the structure stating that their respective service connections and appurtenant equipment have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner. The water service line and the sewer service line to the site must be disconnected at their respective mains unless a written waiver is obtained from the City Engineer or his agent. If the owner or his agent certifies in writing to the city that the demolished structure will be replaced with a structure requiring one or both of these utility services within six months, then the City Engineer shall issue such a written waiver, which will be good for only six months. However, a waiver will not be granted if for any reason the City Engineer has reason to believe that the existing service line is not in compliance with this code or is in a deteriorated condition. If a replacement structure is not installed within six months the owner or his agent must carry out the disconnection as previously stated. The reuse of any building materials, piping, plumbing fixtures, electrical wire and equipment, or other items from a building to be demolished shall comply with the particular code which governs the items to be reused.
(Ord. 2827, passed 5-24-93; Am. Ord. 2958, passed 1-23-95)